Ram Navami Observed Nationwide with Public Holiday
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- On Chaitra Shukla Navami, the festival of Ram Navami is observed across the nation with reverence in memory of Lord Ramachandra, the epitome of dignity and righteousness.
- The government has declared a public holiday nationwide on the occasion of Ram Navami.
- There is a large gathering at the Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur, where it is believed that observing a fast and worship on this day brings peace and happiness.
Chaitra 13, Kathmandu – Today on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated across the country with solemn worship and devotion in remembrance of Lord Ramachandra, the epitome of honor and virtue.
On this occasion, the government has declared a public holiday throughout the nation.
Worship ceremonies are held at Ram temples across the country, including the Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur, which is crowded with devotees.
It is a religious belief that observing a fast and performing worship on Ram Navami brings happiness and peace.
Religious scriptures mention that in the Treta Yuga, on this very day, Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya as the eldest son of King Dasharath and Queen Kaushalyavati, taking incarnation as Lord Vishnu.
According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Ram married Sita, the daughter of King Janak of Mithila, and vanquished evil forces.